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Avocado 'Donnie' (Persia americana)

Avocado 'Donnie' (Persia americana)

by Sow Exotic
SKU C2a-AVO-DON-XL
$99.95 - $99.95
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Pot Size: X-Large Nursery Pot

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 Early-Season Florida Favorite with Smooth, Mild Flesh

The Doni or Donnie Avocado is one of Florida’s most popular early-season varieties, valued for its large size, mild flavor, and creamy texture. This reliable producer yields glossy green, pear-shaped fruit that ripen in late spring to early summer—well before most other avocado varieties. The flesh is smooth and lower in oil than mid- to late-season cultivars, making it excellent for fresh slicing, salads, and light, refreshing guacamole. Originally selected in Florida, Doni thrives in warm, humid climates and is a favorite for home growers looking to kick off avocado season early.

Why Grow Doni Avocado?

  • Early harvest extends your avocado season
  • Produces large, green-skinned fruit with mild, creamy flavor
  • Vigorous and productive, even in humid climates
  • Great for fresh eating, salads, and light guacamole
  • Excellent pollination partner for mid- and late-season varieties

Growing Tips

Plant Doni Avocado in full sun and well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during establishment, then reduce once mature. Protect from frost when young; mature trees thrive in USDA Zones 9b–11. Prune lightly after harvest to manage size and encourage airflow. Fertilize with a balanced avocado/citrus fertilizer during the growing season. Doni is a Type A avocado, but it benefits from cross-pollination with a Type B (like Brogdon) for even larger harvests. Grafted trees typically produce fruit in 2–4 years.

Culinary & Cultural Significance

The Doni Avocado has been a staple in Florida gardens for generations, prized for its early-season fruit that bridges the gap before mid- and late-season varieties like Lula and Choquette. With its light, refreshing flavor and creamy texture, it’s perfect for summer salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and classic guacamole. Pair Doni with later-season avocados in your yard, and you’ll enjoy fresh avocados for months on end.

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 Early-Season Florida Favorite with Smooth, Mild Flesh

The Doni or Donnie Avocado is one of Florida’s most popular early-season varieties, valued for its large size, mild flavor, and creamy texture. This reliable producer yields glossy green, pear-shaped fruit that ripen in late spring to early summer—well before most other avocado varieties. The flesh is smooth and lower in oil than mid- to late-season cultivars, making it excellent for fresh slicing, salads, and light, refreshing guacamole. Originally selected in Florida, Doni thrives in warm, humid climates and is a favorite for home growers looking to kick off avocado season early.

Why Grow Doni Avocado?

  • Early harvest extends your avocado season
  • Produces large, green-skinned fruit with mild, creamy flavor
  • Vigorous and productive, even in humid climates
  • Great for fresh eating, salads, and light guacamole
  • Excellent pollination partner for mid- and late-season varieties

Growing Tips

Plant Doni Avocado in full sun and well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during establishment, then reduce once mature. Protect from frost when young; mature trees thrive in USDA Zones 9b–11. Prune lightly after harvest to manage size and encourage airflow. Fertilize with a balanced avocado/citrus fertilizer during the growing season. Doni is a Type A avocado, but it benefits from cross-pollination with a Type B (like Brogdon) for even larger harvests. Grafted trees typically produce fruit in 2–4 years.

Culinary & Cultural Significance

The Doni Avocado has been a staple in Florida gardens for generations, prized for its early-season fruit that bridges the gap before mid- and late-season varieties like Lula and Choquette. With its light, refreshing flavor and creamy texture, it’s perfect for summer salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and classic guacamole. Pair Doni with later-season avocados in your yard, and you’ll enjoy fresh avocados for months on end.

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